A modeler created a very nice NYC early era EL Structure and cars in "N" Scale

Here BELOW are some photos of Tibor Balint's construction of his  "N" Scale  El structure in N Scale;

Reminder - at the bottom END of this posting, scroll further down to see more additional followup postings by me of MORE PHOTOS of Tibor's model work !

And here is his fully scratchbuilt N Scale EL Tower based on the prototype one on the IRT 9th Avenue El near 135th St Station.

REMINDER  - at the bottom END of this posting, scroll further down to see more additional followup postings by me of MORE PHOTOS of Tibor's model work !

BELOW -- is A 1930's era blowup-photo looking northwest from the uptown W. 135th Street location station platform, to and of the actual Tower at W.136th Street on the IRT 9th Ave EL is seen just below;

BELOW is a photo looking Southeast from the corner of W.136th Street & 9th Avenue (later Columbus Ave) along the EL to the W. 136th Street tower -- and the S/B west 135th Street local Station - around year 1938

And BELOW are photos of Tibor's start of the scratch building construction of that exact  tower house in N SCALE

WOW!!!! Trying to image what this would like in O scale and how much real estate it would need

Outstanding work!

@FJI posted:

WOW!!!! Trying to image what this would like in O scale and how much real estate it would need

Hi !

I totally agree -- you can have a monster of a layout in a lot smaller space than HO or O Scales !  And I modeled a huge EL layout (NY City based)  in both HO Scale (1964 -- and it grew thru 1970's -- thru mid 80's)  and in 1984-85 I started in O Scale 2-rail track for a bigger EL format.  My modular-built HO EL in a given floor space was 32' x  6' -- had a LOT MORE track mileage and operation than my later modular-built  O Scale NYC EL & Trolley system  (7' x 39' rectangular).  Here is my Webpage Photos ALBUMS Page for my O Scale (and HO) EL layouts, and my around the room HO Scale Mainline RR "Modular Shelves Layout"  https://www.flickr.com/photos/44268069@N00/albumshttps://www.flickr.com/photos/44268069@N00/albums  --- and for my main page at Flickr;

https://www.flickr.com/photos/44268069@N00/

REMINDER  - at the END of this posting, scroll further down to see more additional followup postings by me of MORE PHOTOS of Tibor's N Scale NYC EL model work !

regards - Joe F

Hello ALL --

Here BELOW are four NEWEST photos of Tibors initial N Scale NYC EL construction & modeling -- sort of a diorama to start with ... - Regards - Joe F

Here is another of the two newest photos of this N Scale NY City based (but could be representative of Chicago)  Layout

BELOW is a city block street scene that Tibor created using some design preservation, and other items to create this NY City style tenement apartments block. Needs an "EL" in front of it !  Magnificant finishg and detailing work !  And in N SCALE !

Tibor told me:  This is made to be a Manhattan EL city-scene in N-scale: "The Bowery" with the main structure. Those old pictures with street scenes taken from EL platforms always intrigued me. It is kitbash from DPM kits with those typical street-front details. Two more buildings to go...

Here are the latest new photos along this N Scale NY City based EL

Wow! Incredible modeling! Thanks for sharing, Joe.

Joe, that modeling is incredible!  I modeled for a number of years in N scale.  It is some fine work!!

Hello Will,  and Mark (B)

THANKS for the nice comments.  I sent Tibor the link for this thread page to this forum site (and a link to the one I put in  HONGZ Forum) - so he will see your comments.  i don't think he is a signed up member at OGR -- so if not he can see but not reply or comment.  I agree,  modeling in HO scale (my HO NYC EL layout from 1964 thru 1986)  and O Scale after,  is tedious detail work alone -- but in N Scale (I call it the "jewelers" scale)  you really have to by near, cautious and careful in your modeling skills.  And things (ie, screws, etc) are so tiny.!  Well, this is the beginning of what I assume will be a larger operating N Scale display by Tibor. With the quality of his modeling work, he is on the right track !

regards - Joe F

Hello Guys --

Here are the NEWEST scenes Tibor took on his N Scale EL modules -- stunning -- see below:  Regards - Joe F

Joe, Thank you for more photographs of Tibor's excellent modelling!

Any modeling depicting "The Big Apple" is always a treat!    (Sorry, couldn't resist).

Seriously, awesome detail, thanks for sharing.

Hello Mark B and  351 DD-1

Thanks guys for the nice compliments on Tibor's modeling work.  I am sure he appreciates it.

regards !- Joe F

Talk about tedious ... It's tough enough in O scale.  But N' is near impossible for me'.. This is some of the best N Gauge modeling I've seen to date'... Simply OUTSTANDING'.  Please congratulate Tibor, on such beautiful modeling.!!!! ANd thank you Joe for posting these tremendous photos'....👍👌☑

I wonder if Tibor is a dentist or surgeon as both professions require a high degree of manual dexterity, and a jeweler's precision skills.

Some people are really talented. Very nice.

amazing, realistic modeling for any scale. a pleasure to study the details and craftsmanship.

@Tinplate Art posted:

I wonder if Tibor is a dentist or surgeon as both professions require a high degree of manual dexterity, and a jeweler's precision skills.

Hello Art --

I do not know - only know Tibor from Facebook -- he states he lives in Malaysia --  don't know anything about him other than he has this proclivity to modeling pre 1950 era NY City Elevated and city scenes.... and does excellent work.  Not any different in a way -- than those great looking and detailed model RR layuouts we see done in all scales ! (and my own O Scale EL & Trolley System, which you know of)  !!

regards - Joe F

@Jerrman posted:

amazing, realistic modeling for any scale. a pleasure to study the details and craftsmanship.

Thanks Jerrman -- I appreciate it and I am sure Tibor (who can READ the forum but  [as not a member]  cannot post here) does also.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Talk about tedious ... It's tough enough in O scale.  But N' is near impossible for me'.. This is some of the best N Gauge modeling I've seen to date'... Simply OUTSTANDING'.  Please congratulate Tibor, on such beautiful modeling.!!!! ANd thank you Joe for posting these tremendous photos'....👍👌☑

Hello Ted

You already did (congratulate Tibor)  - and thanks -- as Tibor has the link to this forum and this page,  he can read the forum.  But as a NON OGR-member - he cannot respond.  Perhaps he chose to join OGR Forums !

Here is the latest newest photos from Tibor Balint (or Maylasia!) -  another amazing detailed scene !

His N-Scale replication of a NY City based "EL" -- BELOW is a trackside view of a curve along the "EL"

BELOW is an overhead view of his 2 track EL which replicated mainly the 2 track long gone IRT 6th Avenue EL which ran from E. 53rd Street & 9th Ave, east to 6th Avenue, and turned south there to run to Lower Manhattan and South Ferry via trackage shared with the 9th Ave El.

Simply amazing !